PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Chairman of the West Java KPU, Ummi Wahyuni, said that the theme of the 2024 West Java Regional Election is 'West Java Gubernatorial Election as an Initiation of Democratic Culture in West Java'.

Through this theme, the KPU hopes that the culture of democracy in West Java with its silih silih asah, silih silih, silih asuh can develop better.

In other words, there is a sense of mutual respect for differences, a growing sense of mutual affection, thus bringing the West Java Regional Election to a joyful atmosphere. This is also in accordance with the tagline for the 2024 West Java Regional Election, namely '2024 West Java Regional Election Gemilang,' or the Joy of Voting Directly.

"There are 183 days left before the regional elections in West Java, the first national simultaneous regional elections in West Java. We will hold gubernatorial/deputy governor elections, elections for regents/deputy regents and mayors/deputy mayors in 27 regencies/cities in West Java," said Ummi Monday evening at the launch of the 2024 West Java Governor and Deputy Governor Election in Sabuga, Bandung.

The West Java KPU, continued Ummi, manages the largest number of Permanent Voter Lists (DPT). Without the synergy of all parties, the 2024 General Election will not be possible.

Ummi revealed that the 2024 election participation rate increased compared to 2019. The participation rate in 2024 was 82.3, previously 79.8 percent in 2019.

" We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all parties, we also ask for synergy and support in the implementation of the 2024 regional elections," said Ummi.

Mascots and Jingle

At the same event, the mascot and jingle for the 2024 West Java Governor and Deputy Governor Election were also launched.

The mascots for the 2024 West Java Governor/Deputy Governor Election are 'Sili' and 'Wangi', which when combined becomes the word 'Siliwangi,' with the character of a hot tiger, native to West Java.

"The meaning shows the valor, strength and hospitality of the people of West Java," said Ummi.

This mascot is the result of a competition previously held by the West Java KPU. The Sili and Wangi mascots were the idea of Eman Sulaeman, who was chosen by the KPU as the winner of the mascot competition.

Meanwhile, the jingle entitled 'Voices for West Java' was chosen, which was the work of Pradea Aldi as the winner of the competition.